maritime affairs; marine accident
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
maritime affairs; matters related to the sea
formalEncompasses a wide range of professional and legal activities related to sea navigation, such as shipping, shipbuilding, regulations, and the handling of maritime incidents.
He works at the Maritime Safety Administration, responsible for ship safety inspections.
The International Maritime Organization has established important shipping regulations.
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This university offers a maritime studies program.
noun
marine casualty; maritime accident
formalSpecifically refers to accidents involving ships at sea or in port, such as collisions, groundings, fires, or sinkings.
Relevant authorities are investigating this major marine casualty.
Running aground is one of the common types of maritime accidents.
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The marine accident report must detail the course of the incident.